The UEFA has announced that UK and Ireland will host Euro 2028, with all five nations hosting matches throughout Europe’s premier international men’s football competition.
Turkey was the only remaining competitor for hosting the competition before it pulled out to focus on a joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032 – which was also approved on Tuesday morning – leaving the path clear for the UK and Ireland.
Bid leaders estimate the 2028 tournament is projected to generate around £2.6bn of economic benefit for England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Wembley is set to host the final and potentially both semi-finals, though Anfield and Old Trafford – arguably the most famous stadiums as homes to Liverpool and Manchester United – won’t be included.
The ten stadiums will be:
Wembley Stadium, London
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
The Etihad Stadium, Manchester
St James’ Park, Newcastle
Villa Park, Birmingham
Everton’s new home at Bramley-Moore Dock, Liverpool
Casement Park, Belfast
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Should any of the five nations not qualify for the tournament on merit, European football’s governing body UEFA has reserved two safety-net berths for the host nations.
If more than two of the nations do not qualify, the two with the best record will be given the spots – meaning we won’t necessarily see all five host teams in the tournament. (Sky Sports)
